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    • girl fighting against AI with Muay Thai

    • Muay Thai – Linear Algebra & Calculus

      AI can generate math answers. Your teen wins against AI by building the fight‑ready skill behind the answers.
      Muay Thai is the art of eight limbs — fundamentals, conditioning, and combos under pressure. This course trains two full “fight camps”: Linear Algebra (control of space + structure) and Calculus (control of change + motion).

      ✅ Start here (free)

      This course is built as micro‑presentations: short, clear screens that teach one concept at a time. That’s how you build real math skill without burnout.

      1. Learn: read the micro‑presentations (on-site)
      2. (Paid) Drill: take the quiz and lock in your score
      3. (Paid) Belt Exam: prove the belt section and rank up

      Muay Thai rule: fundamentals win fights. This course trains fundamentals that survive an AI job market.

      👨‍👩‍👧 For parents: why this course matters

      AI is getting very good at producing plausible-looking solutions — including wrong ones. Your teen stays valuable by training what AI cannot guarantee for them: modeling, verification, reasoning, and disciplined problem solving.

      Linear Algebra and Calculus sit underneath modern technology: machine learning, robotics, graphics, optimization, signal processing, and scientific computing. This isn’t “just math.” It’s combat conditioning for technical thinking.

      Disclaimer: Belts, certificates, and course completion do not guarantee grades, college admissions, internships, jobs, or income outcomes.

      🎯 For teens: the mission

      AI can throw punches fast. You’ll train control, accuracy, and endurance. Two complete systems: Linear Algebra and Calculus.

      • Don’t memorize. Understand the move.
      • Don’t guess. Verify.
      • Don’t freeze. Break problems into steps.
      • Earn belts. Prove skill under pressure.

      If you want an edge over classmates who rely on AI, this course is your training camp. If you like it, send it to a friend and train together.

      🧠 What your teen will learn

      Linear Algebra (control of space + structure)

      • Vectors, dot product (and cross product concepts)
      • Matrices and linear transformations
      • Systems of equations, elimination, RREF
      • Span, independence, subspaces, bases, dimension
      • Invertibility, determinants, eigenvalues/eigenvectors
      • Orthogonality, projections, least squares, SVD (big-picture + foundations)

      Calculus (control of change + motion)

      • Limits and continuity
      • Derivatives: rules, chain rule, implicit differentiation
      • Optimization and curve behavior (what the function is “doing”)
      • Integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
      • Substitution and numerical integration
      • Intro differential equations (change defined by rules)
      🥋 How training works (simple + structured)
      • Micro‑presentations (short screens, bite-sized learning)
      • (Paid) Auto‑graded drills/quizzes with retries
      • (Paid) Belt exams to prove progress
      • Moodle tracking: scores, completion, progress history
      • No instructor technical Q&A required — students progress via training + repetition + retakes

      Learn → drill → test → rank up. That’s the Muay Thai dojo system.

      🥋 Belt map (White → Black)

      This course has two fight camps: Linear Algebra first, then Calculus.

      • White Belt — “Stance & Guard”: LA‑01 to LA‑06 (Linear Algebra foundations)
      • Yellow Belt — “Jab–Cross”: LA‑07 to LA‑12 (Transformations + systems)
      • Orange Belt — “Clinch Control”: LA‑13 to LA‑18 (RREF, span, subspaces, bases)
      • Green Belt — “Power Knees”: LA‑19 to LA‑24 (Invertibility, determinants, eigenstuff, orthogonality/least squares/SVD)
      • Blue Belt — “Footwork & Timing”: CAL‑01 to CAL‑17 (Limits, continuity, derivative fundamentals)
      • Brown Belt — “Combo Pressure”: CAL‑18 to CAL‑35 (Chain rule, optimization, core integrals + FTC)
      • Black Belt — “Fight IQ”: CAL‑36 to CAL‑52 (Advanced integration + intro differential equations)

      Black Belt Test: comprehensive final exam covering LA‑01 to LA‑24 and CAL‑01 to CAL‑52.

      🏷️ Free vs Dojo Membership (paid)

      Free (Guest Training)

      • Access the learning micro‑presentations (on-site)
      • See the full curriculum and belt map
      • Preview how the dojo system works

      Dojo Membership (Paid)

      • Full access to all drills, quizzes, and belt exams
      • Belt tracking and certificates
      • Parent visibility of progress and scores inside Moodle

      Founders / Inauguration Price: $5 per course for 30 days (about the price of a coffee). This is the launch price while the dojo is expanding — as more belts, exams, and courses are added, the price will rise.

      📚 Curriculum / Training Forms

      Part I — Linear Algebra Fight Camp (24 Training Forms)

      1. LA‑01 — Linear Algebra as Controlled Transformation: Why transformations are the core idea.
      2. LA‑02 — Vectors: The Fighter’s Stance: Vectors as geometry and structured data.
      3. LA‑03 — Vector Operations: Add, scale, and interpret vectors.
      4. LA‑04 — Dot Product: Alignment and projection thinking.
      5. LA‑05 — Cross Product (Conceptual): Orientation and 3D geometry meaning.
      6. LA‑06 — Matrices: Rows/columns and structure.
      7. LA‑07 — Matrix Arithmetic: Addition, scaling, and shape rules.
      8. LA‑08 — Matrix Multiplication: Composition; order matters.
      9. LA‑09 — Linear Transformations: The rule set for “linear.”
      10. LA‑10 — Matrices as Transformations: Columns as mapped basis vectors.
      11. LA‑11 — Systems of Equations: Constraints and modeling.
      12. LA‑12 — Gaussian Elimination: Row operations as a reliable algorithm.
      13. LA‑13 — RREF: Pivots and solution structure.
      14. LA‑14 — Solution Geometry: Unique/none/infinite solution sets.
      15. LA‑15 — Span: How linear combos “cover space.”
      16. LA‑16 — Linear Dependence: Detecting redundancy.
      17. LA‑17 — Subspaces: Null/row/column space meaning.
      18. LA‑18 — Bases and Dimension: Minimal building blocks.
      19. LA‑19 — Invertible Matrices: Undoing a move.
      20. LA‑20 — Invertible Matrix Theorem: Equivalent tests for invertibility.
      21. LA‑21 — Determinants: Space-scaling and “zero warning light.”
      22. LA‑22 — Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors: Hidden structure in systems.
      23. LA‑23 — Diagonalizability: Simplifying computations via the right basis.
      24. LA‑24 — Advanced Tools: Orthogonality, least squares, SVD, and why vector spaces show up everywhere.

      Part II — Calculus Fight Camp (52 Training Forms)

      1. CAL‑01 — What Calculus Is: The math of change (rates and totals).
      2. CAL‑02 — Graphs and Models: Reading and interpreting functions.
      3. CAL‑03 — Function Families: Common shapes and behaviors.
      4. CAL‑04 — Trig Essentials: Radians and core trig ideas.
      5. CAL‑05 — Limits: The foundation concept.
      6. CAL‑06 — Limits (Numerical): Tables and estimation.
      7. CAL‑07 — Limits (Graphical): Reading behavior from graphs.
      8. CAL‑08 — Limits (Analytical): Algebraic techniques.
      9. CAL‑09 — When Limits Fail: Recognizing non-existence.
      10. CAL‑10 — Continuity: No teleporting.
      11. CAL‑11 — Intermediate Value Thinking: Guarantees from continuity.
      12. CAL‑12 — Infinite Limits: Vertical asymptotes.
      13. CAL‑13 — Limits at Infinity: Horizontal asymptotes.
      14. CAL‑14 — Derivative Definition: Instantaneous rate of change.
      15. CAL‑15 — Power Rule & Constants: First shortcuts.
      16. CAL‑16 — Sum/Difference Rules: Splitting functions.
      17. CAL‑17 — Trig Derivatives: Core trig rules.
      18. CAL‑18 — Product Rule: Derivatives of products.
      19. CAL‑19 — Quotient Rule: Derivatives of ratios.
      20. CAL‑20 — Higher Derivatives: Acceleration/curvature ideas.
      21. CAL‑21 — Chain Rule: Derivatives of compositions.
      22. CAL‑22 — Implicit Differentiation: When you can’t isolate y.
      23. CAL‑23 — Related Rates: Translating word change problems.
      24. CAL‑24 — Critical Points: Candidates for maxima/minima.
      25. CAL‑25 — Increasing/Decreasing: First-derivative behavior.
      26. CAL‑26 — Mean Value Ideas: Connecting average and instantaneous change.
      27. CAL‑27 — Concavity/Inflection: Second-derivative behavior.
      28. CAL‑28 — Curve Sketching: Full graph intelligence from derivatives.
      29. CAL‑29 — Linear Approximation: Tangent-line estimation.
      30. CAL‑30 — Optimization I: Building objective + constraints.
      31. CAL‑31 — Optimization II: Solving and checking.
      32. CAL‑32 — Antiderivatives: Reversing differentiation.
      33. CAL‑33 — Definite Integrals: Accumulation and area.
      34. CAL‑34 — FTC (Part 1): Why rates and totals connect.
      35. CAL‑35 — FTC (Part 2): Variable limits and applications.
      36. CAL‑36 — Substitution (u‑sub): A core integration technique.
      37. CAL‑37 — Numerical Integration: Approximating totals.
      38. CAL‑38 — ln Differentiation: Log behavior and rules.
      39. CAL‑39 — ln Integration: Recognizing log patterns.
      40. CAL‑40 — Exponentials: The growth engine.
      41. CAL‑41 — Other Bases: Handling bases beyond the natural base.
      42. CAL‑42 — Inverses (Incl. Inverse Trig): Essential derivative rules.
      43. CAL‑43 — Area Between Curves: Regions and accumulation.
      44. CAL‑44 — Volume (Disk Method): Slicing solids.
      45. CAL‑45 — Volume (Shell Method): An alternate setup.
      46. CAL‑46 — Arc Length & Surface Area: Measuring curves and surfaces.
      47. CAL‑47 — Integration Fluency Round: Mixing rules correctly.
      48. CAL‑48 — Integration by Parts & More: Tools for tougher integrals.
      49. CAL‑49 — Differential Equations: Equations that define change.
      50. CAL‑50 — Slope Fields: Seeing solutions without solving.
      51. CAL‑51 — Separation of Variables (Intro): A first solving method.
      52. CAL‑52 — Differential Equations Applications (Intro): Modeling change over time.

      Disclaimer: This course provides education and training and cannot guarantee a specific job outcome.

      ✅ Belt Test Rules (read before testing)

      Belts are proof of skill. Belts are earned through drills and belt exams.

      Passing score: 80%
      Retries: Unlimited
      Score policy: Best score counts (highest score recorded; retakes cannot lower the record)

      Eligibility: completing the required drills/quizzes unlocks the belt test.

      Question style: fixed quizzes/exams (clear 4‑option multiple choice). This dojo is optimized for speed and consistency of training.

      Optional anti‑spam cooldown (recommended): add a cooldown after failed attempts to reduce rapid guessing and encourage real review.

      Integrity — “You vs AI”

      • No AI tools during belt tests. No chatbots, no auto-answer tools, no “solve this for me.”
      • No outside help during belt tests (friends, tutors, siblings).
      • Parent presence encouraged during belt tests (nearby / same room) for accountability.

      Notes Policy

      • Drills: open‑notes allowed.
      • Belt tests: closed‑notes or one‑page notes (dojo admin choice).

      Disclaimer: Belts and certificates recognize mastery within this program and do not guarantee academic or career outcomes.

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